Global Emerging Markets Index Fund.

Invest in some of the world's fastest growing emerging market economies with our Global Emerging Markets index-tracking fund.

Why invest in the Global Emerging Markets Index Fund?

• Aim for higher returns – follow the performance of some of the world’s fastest growing emerging economies.
• Emerging markets offer potential returns ahead of those in the developed world.
• This fund is specially designed to track the FTSE All-World Emerging Index.
• Gain exposure to economies such as Brazil, Russia, India and China in one fund.
• Invest up to £11,280 tax-efficiently in an ISA or an unlimited amount in a unit trust.
• No initial charge or withdrawal fee.
• Minimum investment: £500 as a lump sum, or £50 a month.
• You can top-up your investment at any time.
• Potential for long-term growth.

Charges

*as at 03 April 2012.

Fund Performance 

Source: Lipper. The graph above shows the annual performance of the fund since launch as at 31 December 2011. They take into account the annual management charge and extra expenses, and assume net income is reinvested.

*Source: Lipper. The table above shows the annual performance of the fund over the last year as at 31 March 2012. They take into account the annual management charge and extra expenses, and assume net income is reinvested.
**Source: Lipper. Assumes an investment of £10,000 on 31 March 2011. The value shows cumulative growth for a year period and includes the initial investment. The figures take into account the annual management charge and extra expenses and assume net income is reinvested.
Past performance is not a guide to future performance.

Estimated Gross Domestic Product for 2012

The above graph shows the estimated GDP figures for the top emerging economies in 2012 compared to the UK.(Source: International Monetary Fund, World Economic Outlook, September 2011.) Emerging market economies have strong GDP growth levels, young working populations, a growing middle class and relatively lower-debt economies compared to the West.

Where the fund invests

*as at 31 December 2011

Before you apply

• Please remember the value of your investment and any income from it may fall as well as rise and is not guaranteed.
• You may get back less than you invest.
• Although there is no fixed term you should consider ISA and unit trust investments to be medium to long term, ideally five years or more.
• The tax efficiency of ISAs is based on current rules. The current tax situation may not be maintained. The benefit of the tax treatment depends on individual circumstances.
• This fund invests overseas where investment markets are not as well developed as those in the UK. This means that investments are generally riskier than those in the UK because they may:
  • not be as well regulated 
  • be more difficult to buy and sell 
  • have less reliable arrangements for the safekeeping of assets
• This fund may have larger and more frequent changes in value because it invests in shares of companies from less developed countries.
• Changes in exchange rates between currencies may cause the value of your investment and the level of any income to rise and fall.
• Each trust has its own individual risks. More details about the fund specific risks can be found in the 'Key Investor Information' document. More general information can be found in 'Additional Fund Information' and 'A Guide to Investing with Us'. Before you decide to invest you must read these documents.

The FTSE All-World Emerging Index is calculated by FTSE International Limited (“FTSE”). FTSE does not sponsor, endorse or promote this product. All copyright in the index values and constituent list belongs to FTSE. Legal & General has obtained full licence from FTSE to use such copyright in the creation of this product. “FTSE™”, “FT-SE®” and “Footsie®” are trade marks of the London Stock Exchange PLC and The Financial Times Limited and are used by FTSE International Limited (“FTSE”) under licence. “All-World” is a trade mark of FTSE.